Invest in easy-to-use 1099 software to streamline your business’s daily, monthly, and end-of-the-year filing tasks. Get software that works on your behalf. Focus your time and energy on other important areas of your company. Keep in mind that selecting the best 1099 software for a small business is not a one-size-fits-all approach. There are nevertheless certain key tools that make software easier to use. Whether you need to get a first-time program or find a new system, eliminate any steep learning curve.
Advanced Micro Solutions’ base W-2/1099 Forms Filer program is affordable and customizable for small businesses. Access support through our Frequently Asked Questions Page. Call our team of experts if you have any software questions or concerns.
What are Important Features in Easy-To-Use 1099 Software?
Software vendors do not create all 1099 programs equally or with the same priorities. Prioritize the features that make the most sense for your business in both fundamental and unique ways. Some of the baseline features in 1099 software are:
Quick and Easy Data Entry – Look for efficiency in your first or your next 1099 software. Find a program that makes completing dozens or hundreds of 1099 forms each year less work for you. Use a Common Payee File and select a payee across payers and 1099 forms without needing to re-type the information. Confirm where you can import and export data from when you use a third-party application.
Report Generation – The best easy-to-use 1099 software allows its users to generate critical reports. Make sure any new software supports the forms and reports that you need to submit. Ask a 1099 software vendor about their report automation. Trustworthy 1099 software should generate the hash totals of any social security numbers and taxpayer identification numbers. Check data entry accuracy with these features.
Filing and Distribution – Get integrated or auxiliary options in your software for when you file, print, and distribute any forms. Filing and distribution support is essential for when a business sends specific copies to multiple agencies and individuals. Pair a 1099 program with electronic filing software. E-Filing services streamline needing to print forms with particular ink to prevent duplication.
Payer Backup and Security – Do not disregard the importance of security in your easy-to-use 1099 software. Create encrypted PDF files for when you email any sensitive information directly from your 1099 software. Test out a software program and see whether it automatically saves a form or file when you access it. Speak with a software vendor about any restoration capabilities.
Planning Ahead for 1099 Software Use
Plan ahead for purchasing 1099 software and prepare your business for a new tax season. Some of the best employer practices include:
Making sure that you collect all of the necessary worker information. Speak on the front end to your employees and independent contractors. Explain what you need from them. Take the time to generate and send each 1099 worker a W-9 form before they begin the work. Get their paperwork with the personal information and store it within easy-to-use 1099 software.
Creating a calendar or spreadsheet of the deadline dates. Stay ahead of your business’s important deadlines. Familiarize yourself with quarterly and annual reporting dates. Use your software to create forms and reports at a quicker pace. Avoid resultant penalties or late fees from delays when you send documents to a worker or agency far enough in advance.
Asking a vendor what their storage capacity is for the software. Maintain thorough records for all of your 1099 workers. Keep hard and/or digital copies of 1099 documents for a minimum of three years. Use tax and accounting software to store larger amounts of records in the event of tax audits. Hold onto these documents for your business’s own personal use as well.
Why AMS Software Makes Sense
Improve your 1099 reporting experience with AMS’ easy-to-use 1099 software. Download our free 1099-etc Demo software today and see how our core system operates with six additional modules. Our optional add-on modules are: AMS Payroll, Software Generated Forms, Forms Filer Plus, E-File, Affordable Care Act Filer, and 1042-S Filer. We support small business users in all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
Enter your business’s data onto entry screens that look like an actual form. The system supports up to 99,999 employees or recipients per payer. Import your data from multiple sources, such as Excel, form print files, and ordinary text files. The automated software automatically saves data when you access a new record or form to prevent losing edited data.